So we've been trying to convince the kids for the past few weeks that parents get to pick a backwards year and that we picked this year. His face when he opened the seven card was priceless. Being a parent is awesome, and being a parent to this now 9 yr old makes me feel like the luckiest mom ever. He's kind, funny, smart, and developing a bit of sarcasm thanks to his daddy. He's began using words like "bro, dude, sweet, and niiice." He now gets embarrassed when I dance and sing to kidz bop. He keeps wanting to do big kid stuff and continually talks about being a teenager. Y'all with little tots...the days are long but the years are so so short. But each year just keeps getting more fun. He picked IHOP and a hiking day at Petit Jean for his bday and I can't complain one bit. Peace out Chuck E Cheese . #lucasjames#birthdayboy#lucasjamesturns9